Ktm 890 Duke R vs Harley Davidson Nightster

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

889 cc
975 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
2 cylinder

Max Engine Power

119.3 bhp @ 9250 rpm
89 hp @ 7500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

99 Nm @ 7750 rpm
95 Nm @ 5750 rpm

Bore

90.7 mm
97 mm

Stroke

68.8 mm
66 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

14 L
11.7 L

Official Fuel Economy

21 kmpl
18 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

3.5 L
1.8 L

Top Speed

230 kph
180 kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Double-downtube Frame

Chassis type

Trellis Frame
Backbone frame, High-tensile steel

Front Suspension Type

WP APEX 43
41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Rear Suspension Type

WP APEX - Monoshock
Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment.

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Cast aluminium
Cast Aluminium

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

120/70 - ZR17
100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

180/55 - ZR17
150/80 - B16

Radial tyres

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

240 mm
–

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
16 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
–

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

240 mm
–

Tyre make and model

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Dunlop™ Harley-Davidson Series Bias Blackwall

Brake type

–
Disc

Dimensions

Wheelbase

1482 mm
1545 mm

Seat height

834 mm
705 mm

Ground Clearance

206 mm
110 mm

Kerb Weight

180 kg
221 kg

Length

–
2250 mm

Width

–
840 mm

Height

–
1108 mm

Safety

Combined Braking System

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Adaptive Cruise Control

Cornering Headlamps

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Features

Pass-light switch

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Digital Fuel Guage

Pillion Seat

Electric Start

Turn Signal

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Backrest

Stepped Seat

–

Daytime Running Lights

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Tripmeter

Odometer

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Self-cancelling indicators

Stand Alarm

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Shift Light

Clock

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Battery

12V, 10Ah
12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA

Backlit switchgear

Brake lock clasp

Underseat storage light

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

USB Charging Port

Charging Socket

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Navigation

Launch Control

Steering Damper

Cruise Control

Hill-hold Assist

Low Battery Indicator

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instrument console

Digital
Semi-Digital

Gear Indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Tachometer

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

Speedometer

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Analogue